If you’ve ever wondered why some travel blogs effortlessly dominate Google/search engine results (hi, 👋) while others struggle to rank, this episode is for youuuu. I’m breaking down the power of content hubs and topical clusters, and why they’re the foundation of my sustainable, evergreen SEO strategy! 🌿
Learn how to structure your blog so posts actually support each other, how to identify cornerstone/pillar content, and why this approach builds long-term authority. This is the strategy to adopt! Tune in now to think bigger about your site’s structure and smarter about your SEO.
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I reflect on my speaking experiences at two very different but equally inspiring conferences: TBEX, the world’s largest travel blogging conference, and the Book Passage Travel Writers & Photographers Conference, which just celebrated its 33rd year.
I share what it was like to connect with fellow creators, writers, and industry leaders, and my journey of being a participant at my first travel blogging conference (TravelCon) in 2022, how it led me to speaking at now my 4th conference, and how they’ve reshaped the way I think about storytelling, community, and the future of travel blogging. 🩷
Read more about my big five takeaways of these two conferences.
And if you're a creator/blogger, read this guide for even more travel blogging conferences to attend!
As for my creative travel writing friends and authors, there are soooo many to shout out, but I shall attempt to share the love below (in no particular order). Please go read and follow:
In hopes of meeting you at a conference in the future,
x Bri
In this short and sweet episode, I dig into the difference between ACTIVE vs PASSIVE income for bloggers and content creators.
I talk about the upfront work that goes into so-called “passive” streams of blogging, such as affiliate marketing or ads, and how they compare to active-active income streams like brand partnerships/social media/content creation.
You’ll hear why both active and passive income play a role in building a sustainable blogging business, what to expect at different stages of growth, and how to transition toward a process that builds on a core foundational practice, ultimately generating active work into passive income.
This episode is for anyone curious about how (travel) bloggers make money long-term AND how to build a business that gives you more tangible and practical "freedom."
We'll go over this, and more! ✨
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So much of blogging and content creation pushes us to show up more, post faster, and keep up with the algorithms. But if what you’re sharing is something anyone else could put out, it’s usually because you’ve taken yourself out of the equation.
In this episode, I reflect on how easy it is to lose our own voice in the noise — and what happens when we do.
I talk about why weaving in YOUR unique stories, perspective, and wisdom isn’t just what makes your content unique, it’s what makes it worth creating in the first place! ✨
This is an honest conversation about stepping off the hamster wheel and coming back to yourself in the process.
Let’s talk burnout, shall we?
Take it from me, who has learned the hard way... burnout isn’t a badge of honor, and success doesn’t have to mean doing it all, all the time 😮💨
In this reflective episode, I’m sharing how my definition of success has shifted over the years—from hustle and perfectionism to something much more grounded and flowy!
I'll discuss what it means to build a blog (and a life) rooted in ease, purpose, and alignment, especially in an industry that often pushes or "influences" a hustle mindset, virality, and productive output. We get into it in this episode!!!!
If you’ve been questioning your pace, your purpose, or what “success” really looks like for you… This one’s for youuuu, gal! 🩷
✨ This is your invitation to grow a blog that aligns with your life. Learn more about my course at Bootstrap Blogging
Let’s talk money money MONEYYYY because YES, it is possible—even in 2025 and beyond—to turn your (travel) blog into a profitable business.
In this behind-the-scenes episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I went from making zero dollars as a hobby blogger to consistent $10K+ months through my blog business—with a lot of ups and downs and hesitancy along the way (but also a lot of heart and trusting in the process, too!).
I’ll walk you through the different income streams I’ve built from affiliate commissions, blog ads, private coaching, content creation and tourism board collabs, and selling digital products—and how they all come together to support a sustainable blogging life. 🤪
This isn’t a get-rich-quick story!! It’s my real journey, flaws included. And my goal is to bring more transparency to this space to help you see what’s possible for you, too.
✨ Want to learn how to build and monetize your own blog? Check out Bootstrap Blogging for the full course.
Get more freebies on my Resources page!
📚 Additional book recs mentioned:
Think you need to travel full-time, have a huge following or readership, publish every day to be a successful travel blogger, or that it's too late for you to start a blog ("blogging is dead!")? Think againnnn! 😏
In this episode, I’m dismantling some of the most common travel blogging myths I hear all the time—and probably believed myself in the beginning. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doing enough or not cut out for blogging, this is your permission slip to let go of that pressure and move forward with clarity and freedom.
This episode is short, honest, and straight to the point!
✨ Want help starting or growing your blog with intention? Learn more about my signature course, Bootstrap Blogging
Welcome to the very first episode of Bootstrap Bonfire!! 🔥
I’m Brittany, or better known as Bucketlist Bri—travel blogger, digital nomad, course creator, and your go-to resource for building a (travel) blog that actually gets read and ranked and can financially support your lifestyle.
In this intro episode, I’m sharing the backstory of how I went from casually blogging as a way to document my 14 months of study abroad in France, to running multiple successful blogs, earning passive income, scaling to six figures, AND teaching others to do the same through my signature online blog course, Bootstrap Blogging!
You’ll hear about the real behind-the-scenes of my blogging journey, where I stumbled along the way, and what you can expect from future episodes of Bootstrap Bonfire.
Whether you’re dreaming of starting a travel blog or you’ve been stuck in the blogging trenches, this is your warm and honest welcome into the world of blogging with intention!
Grab a cozy drink, pull up a seat by the fire, and let’s get into it! 🥰
Links & goodies!
✨ Check out my signature blogging course, Bootstrap Blogging, where I teach you how to build a blog that grows and makes money—step by step!